Legal Negotiator, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, Belfast

Category:
Legal

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Job Description:

Legal Negotiator role supporting the commodities legal team within Citi Belfast Markets Legal Contract Management Team. The position involves working with master agreements for financially settled commodities transactions (ISDA), physically settled commodities transactions (EFET), emissions allowance trading, and associated amendments. Offers challenging work within a supportive team with learning opportunities and long-term growth potential.

Job Responsibility:

Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and required documentation
Conduct business negotiations in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner
Engage with institutional clients and their internal/external counsel
Collaborate with Citi's first line, legal, second line, and other internal constituents
Address queries from Citi businesses and clients regarding contractual documentation
Initiate communication with unresponsive customers
Maintain detailed records of negotiations
Stay abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities for development and implementation of projects
Advise Risk function and business partners on risks and documentation requirements

Requirements:

Relevant industry experience
Experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services
Contractual and documentation negotiation experience in a large institutional setting
In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices
Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry
Proven record of completing complex documentation within tight time deadlines
Ability to manage complex documentation with organization and detail
Excellent interpersonal and project management skills
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Bachelors/University degree
Master's degree preferred

Nice to have:

Master's degree
Experience with ISDA agreements
Experience with EFET agreements
Experience with emissions allowance trading

What we offer:

Competitive base salary (annually reviewed)
Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
Discretional annual performance related bonus
Private medical insurance packages
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to learning and development resources
Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)
Business casual workplace

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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